Ugly ducklings.

 This week I've picked up two controversial items. By controversial, I mean I still can't decide whether they're anything other than ugly!

The first purchase was this pair of boots from The British Heart Foundation shop in Sale. I've got to admit that I used to avoid the shop as it used to be really overpriced but I've noticed a change recently and the shop has some lovely items in brilliant condition at very reasonable prices. These cost £5.99 and are in perfect condition - they look like they've never been worn.

I spotted them from a mile away but tucked under the shelf above, all I could see was the gold stud detail - they looked quite normal. I pulled them from the shelf to reveal this odd faux-fur purpley leopard print...strange. I stood looking at them in awe before deciding they were ugly and moving on. After a quick lap around the shop, I found my eyes kept wandering back to them and I just had to try them on. After finding them to be a perfect fit, I decided they were just so unusual I had to have them, ugly or not. When I posted a picture on Instagram, everyone seemed to be as undecided as I was.

The second item was this dress with green pleated skirt. I picked this up in Shelter in Edinburgh during a two night break this week. It was the first thing I saw when I walked into the shop and as with the shoes, stood staring at it for a good few seconds trying to make up my mind about it! Josh referred to it as a '70s curtain' and looked horrified that I was even considering it. I have to say, I really love it now. It's just so unusual!

So what do you think of my ugly items? Have you ever bought something that's so ugly it's almost become attractive?!

I think I'm on for a decent haul on Monday when I will be taking my first trip to Southport in years. The town used to be a charity shop heaven - I can't wait!

As always, leave your comments below!

Char x

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